Once the squash is peeled and cut up, this dish takes only minutes to assemble. If you are tight on time, buy the squash ready to cook – it is available peeled and cut up in many grocery store produce sections.

Appetizers with shrimp are always popular; add avocado, cheese and caramelized onion to the dish and you’ve got a guaranteed winner. To make this easy to serve at a party, cook the shrimp and onions ahead of time.